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time from CDU flow loss to throttle, controlled shutdown or trip is product- and implementation-specific; require OEM transient data, commissioning tests or a professional-engineering calculation

OEM/test-specific transientrecommendation

Value kindrecommendation — Recommendations are design guidance, not measured facts; validate them against the project boundary conditions.
ScopeDepends on thermal mass, flow, temperature, workload, controls and firmware; no portable GB200 NVL72 value is retained.
As of2026-08-24
SourceOpen Compute Project, Advanced Cooling Facilities reference-design guidance · Thermal ride-through and loss-of-flow response require declared equipment behavior and engineered validation
Reviewchecking…review by 2026-12-22 · standard cadence
Recorded changeslast 2026-08-24 · 3 revisions tracked
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